Our home is always evolving, and I love to look back on all of the little changes that we’ve done over the past year. Even though it can get annoying to always take process pictures of everything I do in our home, the great thing about documenting home projects for A Beautiful Mess is how easy it is to revisit everything I’ve accomplished. It’s like taking measurements on a weightless journey. You might feel like you’re still unsatisfied with where you’re at, but then you stop and consider how hard you’ve worked and compare photos of before and after, you feel much happier with the way things are. It’s empowering!

One of my most recent home projects is the built-in desk that we installed in our living room. You can read all about the project here, but my favorite part of the post is actually just the before and after photo. It’s inspiring me to get cracking on other home projects I’ve been dreaming of. Another recent project I’m really proud of is this liquor cabinet. Such an easy job that made a huge difference in the functionality and beauty of our home. Storage doesn’t have to be boring, folks!

Check out all of my projects at A Beautiful Mess by clicking here, and check out more photos of our home by clicking here.

It’s been a while since the first installment of my photography tips series, but I’m hoping this banger of a post will make up for lost time! If you’re interested in improving your digital photography by investing in a new lens, you’re in luck! I have some words of wisdom to share, including lots of tips for selecting and using prime lenses. The full installment can be seen over at A Beautiful Mess today right here. 

What will you see when you click through to the full post? You’ll learn a bit about what prime lenses are, why I prefer to use them, and which lenses I’ve decided to add to my own arsenal. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by all of the lens options out there and you aren’t quite sure what lens is right for you. I’ll help you out by sharing different types of photography subjects and what their images look like when captured by each different lens from the same point. We’ll talk about what lens is best for each subject, and I’ll also show what it’s like to try to get the same picture with different lenses. Hopefully it will be quite useful for any budding photographers and bloggers out there!

As always, you can check out my recent DIY projects at A Beautiful Mess by clicking here. Hope you love what you see and feel inspired to get creative!

I’ve been loving life since stepping hanging up my barista apron to work more with the team at A Beautiful Mess, even if it means I spend a bit less time here at my own blog. But just look at all of the fun things I get to make! Some of these projects are super easy, while others definitely take a bit more time. But be sure to follow the links to my original projects at A Beautiful Mess and clear some time in your schedule to get crafty! You’ll be so glad you did.

Spring Easter Egg Display / Plant Stand DIY

Decorative Wire Vase DIY / Peeps Bunny Place Card Holders

Make a Sculptural Hand Dish / Pennant Pillow Project

Make Your Own Typographic Art / Brass Succulent Planter DIY

Zip-Your-Lips Pouch Tutorial / Create a Wallpaper Look with Stenciling

Floating Window Planter / Thunderbolt Earrings